AWC Press Releases
Community Ambassadors Program: A Model to be Replicated
Carrying community knowledge to a global stage Amani Women Center was honored to present at the International Refugee & Migration Health Conference on a philosophy that is at the center of our Community Ambassadors Program. This philosophy states that researchers and community-based organizations are strongest when they partner together, and when community knowledge is valued…
Read MoreHealing Together Through Sister Circles
A circle of women, a space to breathe Amani Women Center’s Sister Circles are wellbeing workshops where women sit together, listen, share, and slowly discover they are not carrying their burdens alone. As part of our ongoing series, we partnered with The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) to deliver a wellbeing workshop on understanding…
Read MoreInternational Day of Women in Diplomacy: AWC @ United Nations
A seat at the United Nations This July, Amani Women Center looks back on our participation in the SDG 16 Conference at the United Nations, and on what it means for grassroots communities to be recognized as equal partners in building a more just world. It was an honor to take part in conversations centered…
Read MoreAWC at the Bank of America Student Leaders Summit
Sharing the Power of Economic Empowerment with the Next Generation Leadership grows when generations meet. This summer, Amani Women Center was excited to participate in the Student Leaders Seneca Marketplace during the Bank of America Student Leaders Summit in Charlotte, NC. The summit brought together more than 250 rising college sophomores from across the country…
Read MoreAWC Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2026
At Amani Women Center, our teachers do much more than teach sewing. They create spaces where women heal, grow, build confidence, discover their strengths, and begin to imagine new possibilities for themselves and their families. Every day, our instructors help transform lives. They teach technical skills, but they also nurture resilience, leadership, independence, and hope.…
Read MoreFrom Clarkston to the Global Stage: Community-Led Solutions for Women’s Health
Community-Driven Strategies to Address Health Impacts of Female Genital Cutting (FGC/M) The Amani Women Center Save Our Sisters (S.O.S) Initiative, developed through CDC-funded research conducted as part of the Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS), works to secure critical medical care, including restorative surgery, for women living with the long-term health impacts of Female Genital Cutting…
Read MoreGlobal Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation (GWPF) Annual Awards to End FGM/C
Doris Mukangu, Founder and Executive Director of Amani Women Center and member of the steering committee of “Endfgmc Network” was honored with the Lisa C. Bruch Woman of the Year Award for her unwavering leadership and commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Angela Peabody, Executive Director and Founder of GWPF, recognized and celebrated all…
Read MoreAmani Women Center – Recipient of the 2025 eWomen Foundation Grant!
I’m honored to share that Amani Women Center has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 eWomen Foundation Grant! The eWomenNetwork Foundation Local Nonprofit “Femtor Award Grants” celebrate women who actively mentor others and contribute to the success of women entrepreneurs and leaders. This generous support will strengthen our mission to economically empower and educate…
Read MoreAWC CELEBRATES WORLD REFUGEE DAY – 2025
On this World Refugee Day – June 21st 2025, Amani Women Center (AWC) stands in solidarity with refugees around the globe—and especially with the courageous women and families who have found a new beginning through our doors. This year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees.” speaks to the heart of our mission. At AWC, we see…
Read MoreAWC 4th Annual “Best Foot Forward” Community Event!
Walking with Dignity: Community Outreach in Action: In partnership with Samaritan’s Feet, the Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Welcome Co-Op, and Solid Foundation, we distributed new shoes packaged in beautiful tote bags, along with essential hygiene products and diapers to over 300 families in need. For many of the…
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